What Impact Hub Firenze does

Impact Hub Firenze operates a 1,200 sqm coworking, incubation, and open innovation facility in a repurposed customs building near Firenze Rifredi station, serving freelancers, small businesses, startups, nonprofits, and corporate clients. It is the Firenze node of Impact Hub S.r.l. SB (Società Benefit), a private Italian limited company that runs eight Impact Hub locations across Italy and is part of the global Impact Hub network founded in 2005 with 100+ locations, 17,000+ members, and presence on five continents. Founded in February 2014 and certified as an Italian incubator since 2012 at the parent entity level, it has supported 200+ startups and currently holds 25+ in portfolio.

The core product offering comprises three membership tiers: Nomad (mobile hot-desk passes, €90–€810), Resident (fixed desks and private offices from €210 to €520+ per month), and Virtual (community and registered-address services from €220/year). Adjacent revenue streams include meeting and event space rental (capacity up to 100 attendees), virtual office postal and legal domicile services, six-month equity-based incubation and acceleration programs, corporate Open Innovation and Way to Benefit consulting engagements (1–6 months), and Academy training courses (Deal Champion executive program, Business Angel course). Proprietary technology is limited to a Community App connecting 17,000+ professionals across 100+ Impact Hub locations for networking, job postings, and project collaboration, plus the Hub Passport program granting members three free days of access to any Impact Hub location worldwide per year.

The go-to-market combines direct membership sales via website and walk-in tours at the Firenze facility, weekly community events (including Fuckup Nights Florence and Social Innovation Jam competitions), institutional partnerships with Regione Toscana, Comune di Firenze, Fondazione CR Firenze, Murate Idea Park, and Invitalia, and the global Impact Hub network as a distribution channel. B Corp certification and Società Benefit status underpin the impact positioning. Business angel networks Angels4Impact and Angels4Women are operated by Impact Hub S.r.l. SB, and in February 2024 the parent acquired a 25% stake in PRESSO, a multipurpose venue operator, to accelerate a venue network across Milano, Firenze, and Torino. In December 2024, the Milano, Firenze, and Torino operations were unified into a single coordinated entity.

Name

Impact Hub Firenze

Legal name

Impact Hub S.r.l. SB

Website

https://florence.impacthub.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Impact Hub Firenze operates a 1,200 sqm coworking, certified incubation, and open innovation facility in Florence, part of Italy's 8-location Impact Hub S.r.l. SB network and the 100+ location global Impact Hub system, serving freelancers, startups, nonprofits, and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Coworking and Innovation Hub Services

NAICS

Facilities Support Services (5612), Office Administrative Services (5611)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Purpose Event Halls & Community Centers (THAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sponsorship, Exhibitor & Partnership Management Services (THAHACAK)

Keywords

• Coworking space rental
• Startup incubation programs
• Open innovation services
• Virtual office services
• Event venue rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Milano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Coworking Memberships: Recurring subscription revenue from Nomad (hot-desk/hourly passes), Resident (fixed desk/office), and Virtual (remote community access) membership tiers. Pricing ranges from €90 for Nomad 5-pass to €520+ for private offices, with annual and multi-year contract options available.
2. Event Space Rental: Revenue from renting meeting rooms, conference facilities, and event spaces. Meeting rooms accommodate 6-10 people; event space holds up to 100 attendees. Discounted rates available for community members.
3. Incubation & Acceleration Programs: Equity-based acceleration programs for impact startups, with programs lasting up to 6 months across Milan, Turin, and Florence locations. Revenue generated through equity stakes in portfolio companies.
4. Corporate Open Innovation Services: Open innovation programs, scouting services, and Way to Benefit consulting for corporations seeking to innovate through startup methodologies. Programs run 1-6 months with customized corporate engagement.
5. Training & Education (Academy): Educational programs including Deal Champion executive course and Business Angel training course, generating revenue through course fees.
6. Virtual Office Services: Registered business address services including postal and legal domicile services for companies, with annual subscription pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Impact Hub Firenze operates a 1,200 sqm coworking and event space in Florence offering three membership tiers (Nomad mobile-desk passes, Resident fixed desks/offices, and Virtual memberships), meeting rooms and event space for up to 100 people, postal and legal domicile services, certified-incubator acceleration programs for impact startups, corporate open innovation services, business angel networks (Angels4Impact, Angels4Women), IH Mentor Club, and executive training courses. The Florence location is part of the global Impact Hub network of 100+ sites with 17,000+ members and the Italian Impact Hub S.r.l. SB network of 8 cities.

Product overview

Impact Hub Firenze is a coworking, incubation, and open innovation company operating as part of Impact Hub Srl Società Benefit. The offering comprises three membership tiers (Nomad, Resident, and Virtual) providing flexible or fixed workspace access, supported by meeting rooms and event spaces. The portfolio includes the Community App platform for global member networking and Hub Passport for worldwide access. For startups, Impact Hub offers certified incubation and acceleration programs, IH Mentor Club for mentorship, Angels4Impact/Angels4Women business angel networks, and Open Innovation corporate programs. The Academy provides Deal Champion and Business Angel training courses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nomad Membership Mobile coworking membership for flexible workers and digital nomads offering hot-desk access via hourly packages (50/100/200/600 hours) valid 3-12 months, plus a Nomad Unlimited monthly subscription. Pricing ranges from €90 (5-pass) to €810 (60-pass), all exclusive of VAT.
• Resident Membership Fixed desk and private office membership with 24/7 unlimited access, dedicated workstations, and included meeting room hours (4-6 hours/month). Pricing €210-€250 per seat per month for desks (1- to 24-month minimum contracts) and from €520+ per month for private customizable offices.
• Virtual Membership Virtual community membership (Connect tier) and virtual office services enabling community access and networking opportunities without physical workspace. Includes postal address (Postale) and legal address (Legale) domicile services for companies. Connect €220/year; Virtual Office Postale €300-€520/year; Virtual Office Legale €420-€600/year, all exclusive of VAT.
• Meeting Rooms & Event Spaces Rental of meeting rooms (6-10 people), Skype rooms for video calls, and an event space accommodating up to 100 attendees. Discounted rates are available for community members.
• Incubation & Acceleration Programs Certified-incubator acceleration-for-equity programs for impact-driven startups, lasting up to 6 months across the Milano, Firenze and Torino locations. Includes corporate partnerships and custom corporate programs. Impact Hub S.r.l. SB has been a certified incubator since 2012.
• Open Innovation & Way to Benefit Corporate open innovation programs, scouting services, and Way to Benefit sustainability consulting for corporations seeking to innovate through startup methodologies. Programs run 1-6 months with customized corporate engagement.
• Academy - Deal Champion & Business Angel Courses Educational programs including the Deal Champion executive course and the Business Angel training course, generating revenue through course fees and targeting aspiring business angels and deal champions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200+ startups supported since founding as certified incubator (since 2012)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

29 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• PRESSOflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2024Impact Hub SB acquired 25% stake in PRESSO, a multipurpose venue at Via Aosta 4/A in Milan. Partnership accelerates development of PRESSO location network starting from Milan, Florence, and Turin where Impact Hub has coworking presence.
• Regione ToscanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government partner supporting Impact Hub Firenze operations and initiatives within Tuscany region, providing institutional backing for innovation and startup ecosystem development.
• Città Metropolitana di FirenzecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetropolitan city government partner collaborating on innovation initiatives and urban development programs in the Florence metropolitan area.
• Comune di FirenzecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Florence municipal government partner supporting local innovation ecosystem and startup community development.
• Fondazione CR FirenzeflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey funding partner for Social Innovation Jam program. Provides 50% match funding (€7,000-€10,000) for crowdfunding campaigns and supports youth innovation initiatives. Long-standing partner for impact-driven social innovation projects.
• Camera di Commercio di FirenzecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlorence Chamber of Commerce partner supporting business development and local commerce initiatives.
• Murate Idea ParkflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of Fuckup Nights Florence and collaborative partner in startup ecosystem activities. Murate Idea Park at Piazza Madonna della Neve 8 hosts Impact Hub events and programs.
• LAMA Impresa SocialecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial enterprise and founding partner that opened Impact Hub coworking in Florence five years ago. Continues to partner on social innovation projects including Festival della Montagna Fiorentina.
• Feel CrowdflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCrowdfunding platform partner for Social Innovation Jam program, providing expertise and platform for non-profit crowdfunding campaigns launched through the program.
• Fondazione NoiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation partner supporting social innovation and community initiatives.
• Legacoop ToscanaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTuscan cooperative consortium partner for collaborative projects.
• AXAminorOthersCorporate partner with partnership agreement for member benefits.
• VodafoneminorOthersCorporate partner with partnership agreement for member benefits.
• IKEAminorOthersCorporate partner with partnership agreement for member benefits.
• RocheminorOthersCorporate partner with partnership agreement for member benefits.
• AdidasminorOthersCorporate partner with partnership agreement for member benefits.
• La Scena MutaminorOthersLocal partner with partnership agreement for member benefits.
• Scuola di Scienze Aziendali e Tecnologie IndustrialiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner supporting innovation and entrepreneurship education initiatives.
• Fondazione per la Ricerca e l'InnovazioneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation partner supporting research and innovation initiatives.
• Nana BiancaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal startup ecosystem partner for innovation initiatives.
• TSH CollabminorOthersPartner with partnership agreement for member benefits.
• InvitaliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian investment and development agency partner for startup acceleration programs. Impact Hub serves as Invitalia-supported startup hub hosting Invitalia Day events.
• IAG (Istituto Alberghiero G. Casale)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospitality institute partner for collaboration.
• SYNLABminorOthersHealthcare services partner with partnership agreement for member benefits.
• Ifoa (Istituto Formazione Operatori Aziendali)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining institute leading La Famiglia Digitale project funded by Dipartimento per le Pari Opportunità, with Impact Hub SB as partner providing expertise for digital literacy training for families.
• Forum delle Associazioni FamiliariminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational family associations forum partnering on La Famiglia Digitale digital literacy project.
• Associazione Nazionale Famiglie NumeroseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLarge families association partnering on La Famiglia Digitale digital literacy project.
• LAMA Impresa SocialecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinating partner for Festival della Montagna Fiorentina. Impact Hub provided free coworking services during the festival at Londa location, part of LAMA-coordinated initiative funded by Ministero della Cultura and Next Generation EU.
• SERENISminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline psychological support and psychotherapy service offering Impact Hub members discounted rates (5 sessions at reduced price after free initial consultation) for mental health and wellbeing support.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Nana Bianca: Florence-based startup accelerator and innovation hub; directly comparable on early-stage acceleration programs and Tuscan innovation ecosystem, with overlapping portfolio startups.
• LVenture Group (LUISS EnLabs): Italian startup accelerator and early-stage investor listed on Borsa Italiana; overlaps with Impact Hub's certified-incubation activities and Angels4Impact/Women business angel positioning.

Broad incumbents

• IWG (Regus, Spaces, HQ): World's largest flexible-workspace operator running Regus, Spaces, and HQ brands; offers overlapping coworking and meeting-room products but as part of a much broader multi-brand portfolio.
• WeWork: Global coworking incumbent with broad flexible-workspace offerings; competes for enterprise and SMB tenants needing flexible office space, but lacks Impact Hub's specialized impact-incubation positioning.

Direct peers

• Impact Hub Milano: Sibling Impact Hub location operated by the same Impact Hub S.r.l. SB parent; offers the same Nomad/Resident/Virtual membership tiers, incubation programs, and corporate open innovation services in Milan, making it the closest direct comparable.
• H-FARM: Venice-based innovation campus combining coworking, venture incubation, and corporate education; overlaps with Impact Hub Firenze on incubation, corporate open innovation, and educational program offerings.
• Copernico: Italian flexible-workspace operator with locations in Milan and other major cities offering coworking, private offices, and event spaces; competes for similar SMB and corporate clients in the Italian market.
• Talent Garden: Italy's largest independent coworking and innovation school network, with locations across Italy including Florence; competes directly for freelancer, startup, and corporate training demand.
• Impact Hub Roma: One of the eight Italian Impact Hub locations under Impact Hub S.r.l. SB; comparable member tiers, coworking, and community programming in Rome with overlapping customer segments of freelancers, startups, and impact ventures.

Others

• Fondazione CR Firenze (Murate Idea Park): Flagship funding and venue partner of Impact Hub Firenze for Social Innovation Jam and Fuckup Nights; comparable as a regional innovation/institution supporting social enterprises and youth innovation in Florence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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